6640--HOLOGIC Histology and Cytology ThinPrep Reagents and Supplie
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C24624Q0225
- Agency
-
Veterans Integrated Service Network 6
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 325413 In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 6 published a Special Notice announcing their intent to award a sole-source contract. The Notice regards the procurement of HOLOGIC Histology and Cytology ThinPrep Reagents and Supplies for the Durham VA Medical Center from Hologic, Inc.
The Special Notice aims to replenish reagents and supplies for the Durham VA Medical Center's ThinPrep 2000 Processor and ThinPrep 5000 Auto Loader Processor Systems, which are used for cytology sampling and testing. Interested parties had until February 21, 2024 to identify their capability to meet the requirement via email to the named contract specialist. Although marketed as available from a sole-source, the Notice provided an opportunity for interested and capable firms to submit information within three business days of publication. The incumbent, Hologic, Inc., will continue supporting equipment services if awarded on a firm-fixed-price basis in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 for supplies requiring Hologic equipment owned by the Durham VA Medical Center.
Notice text
NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE-SOURCE
The Department of Veteran Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 6, Hampton VA 23667, intends to negotiate a sole source Firm-Fixed Price contract for the procurement of HOLOGIC Histology and Cytology ThinPrep Reagents and Supplies for the Durham VA Medical Center with Hologic, Inc. in accordance with 41 U.S.C. §3304(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source. This purchase will be made under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and Other than Full and Open Competition as authorized by FAR 13.106-1(b).
This is not a request for competitive offers, and no solicitation is available. Market research has determined that these items are highly specialized and are only available from a single source without an unacceptable delay or duplication of cost. No other type of items will satisfy agency requirements. The Government intends to award the contract effective 21 February 2024 to Hologic, Inc.; 250 Campus Drive, Marlborough, MA 01752-3020, SAM UEI: WHWJBKU5SX73.
The Durham VA Medical Center, 508 Fulton Street, Durham, NC 27705-3875, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Services (P&LMS), requires the HOLOGIC Histology and Cytology ThinPrep Reagents and Supplies. Durham P&LMS owns the ThinPrep 2000 Processor and the ThinPrep 5000 Auto Loader Processor Systems. These supplies will be used for sampling and testing on Hologic equipment, which follows the national standard procedure of operation for the cytology department. Durham Pathology - Cytology will replenish its reagents and supplies during regular testing. Hologic will continue to support any necessary equipment services and promptly notify the service provider whenever a replacement is needed.
This synopsis announcement is being issued for information purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or request for competitive proposals. If a firm believes it is capable of meeting the Government's requirement, it may identify its interest and capability to the contract specialist within three (3) business days of this publication by contacting Chellry Whittier via e-mail at chellry.whittier@va.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. This announcement closes on 21 February 2024 at 09:00 AM EST. Those interested firms must indicate whether they are large, small, small disadvantaged, 8(a) or woman-owned business and whether they are U.S. or foreign-owned. Respondents who submit proprietary data shall clearly mark the data with appropriate markings. The Government will not pay for any information submitted as a result of this synopsis. This synopsis shall not be construed as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services.
***Reference RFQ 36C24624Q0225 in all replies****
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C24624Q0225_1.docx | DOCX document | |
| P03 - Attachment 1 FAR 13.5 Sole Source Justification - Over SAT (36C246-24-AP-1088) - Redacted.pdf |
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